Historical set core and role
A fluid ranged build that builds Momentum with manual arrows, then moves through packs using Strafe.
This complete plan optimises a named set playstyle. It does not claim to have been the highest solo-push build in every assigned season; additional Nova, Meteor, bell and turret profiles cover specialised peak windows.
Six active skills
| Skill · rune | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Hungering Arrow · Devouring Arrow | Main damage and manual Momentum refresh. |
| Strafe · Drifting Shadow | Movement and set-driven primary-attack triggers. |
| Vengeance · Dark Heart | Core damage and defensive buff. |
| Companion · Wolf Companion | Planned damage window. |
| Preparation · Focused Mind | Discipline for movement and defence. |
| Smoke Screen · Displacement | Controlled escape from danger. |
Complete equipment slots
| Slot | Equipped items |
|---|---|
| Head | Dystopian Goggles |
| Shoulders | Mechanical Pauldrons |
| Amulet | Squirt's Necklace |
| Torso | Galvanized Vest |
| Wrists | Wraps of Clarity |
| Hands | Gas Powered Automail Forearm |
| Waist | Hunter's Wrath |
| Legs | Cold Cathode Trousers |
| Feet | Antique Vintage Boots |
| Rings | Focus + Restraint |
| Weapon | Dawn |
| Offhand | Valla's Bequest |
Kanai’s Cube and gems
Cube: The Ninth Cirri Satchel / Depth Diggers / Elusive Ring. The final slot is deliberately defensive here.
Legendary gems: Simplicity’s Strength, Taeguk, Bane of the Trapped.
Stats and passive skills
Dexterity, Cold damage for Devouring Arrow, critical stats and enough cooldown reduction for Vengeance together with Dawn. Test resources and Discipline while moving; a DPS display does not measure buff gaps.
Initial passive choices: Ambush, Cull the Weak, Awareness, Archery as a straightforward starting point.
An emergency-survival passive can be replaced for an experienced Softcore push. In Hardcore, first secure death prevention and reliable buff uptime.
How to play the build
Step 1
Build Momentum with Hungering Arrow before channeling.
Step 2
Use Strafe, but manually fire more arrows in time to refresh Momentum and generator conditions.
Step 3
Maintain Vengeance and use Smoke Screen for specific threats.
Common mistakes and corrections
- Holding Strafe and forgetting manual arrows: Momentum drops.
- Cold bonus without the matching rune: align attack and gear.
Introduction and later patch boundaries
GoD appears in Season 21. This version starts after the Season 23 Hungering Arrow pierce limit; earlier seasons have their own reference.
A returning season theme repeats its special power, not its old balance. Season 30+ additionally uses the returning Altar and Visions; Season 29’s 800-Paragon cap must not be carried forward.
Passive skills
Initial passive choices: Ambush, Cull the Weak, Awareness, Archery as a straightforward starting point.
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Sources & editorial reference date
Independently written guidance. Linked sources support verification of game systems, versions and described changes. Editorial reference date: 2026-10-23.
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